Waipara, New Zealand. On release the wine has a beautiful lemon sheen. It exudes ripe citrus expressions intertwined with those of nectarines, peaches and greengages. This riesling seems to expand in the mouth to become rich, concentrated and unctuous. It retains the poise, elegance and finesse that is typical of this most aristocratic of grape varieties. There is a flow of minerality, derived from the vineyard soils, which course through the wine and draws out its length. With careful cellaring it can be expected to develop additional fascinating nuances...
